Barnwell is 6-1 against Bamberg-Ehrhardt since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Barnwell Warhorses will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders at 6:30 p.m. After both teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Barnwell came tearing into Wednesday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the War Eagles with a sharp 9-3 victory. The result was nothing new for Barnwell, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Jaidyn Devore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and three unearned) runs on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tiera Arnold was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Corley, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Bamberg-Ehrhardt never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-0 margin over Bridges Prep. The win was just what Bamberg-Ehrhardt needed coming off of a 9-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Barnwell's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs per game. As for Bamberg-Ehrhardt, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Barnwell took their victory against Bamberg-Ehrhardt when the teams last played back in April of 2019 by a conclusive 11-1. Does Barnwell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Bamberg-Ehrhardt turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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